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Sr. Product Engineer

OpenGovUS | Massachusetts | BostonProduct
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Salary
$165K - $183K USD
Job type
Full-time
Posted
1 Oct 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

OpenGov is seeking a Senior Product Engineer to drive the growth and expansion of OG Assist in Boston, Massachusetts. This hands-on technical role is ideal for an experienced professional who wants to own outcomes from customer discovery to shipping production code in an AI-native environment.

Role Overview

The Senior Product Engineer takes charge of the product vision and execution for OG Assist, an AI assistant platform built specifically for government entities. Operating in a modern AI-native environment, the position leverages AI tools to handle routine specification, design synthesis, and code scaffolding, allowing the engineer to focus on core architecture, customer trust, and production quality. The practitioner writes, reviews, and ships production code directly while guiding the product roadmap.

Key Responsibilities

Refine and communicate the product vision for OG Assist using customer research, competitive context, and business goals.
Conduct and synthesize customer discovery sessions to determine build requirements.
Own the product roadmap by prioritizing features and adapting to new insights.
Design and build features end-to-end, serving as a primary contributor to the codebase.
Define user experience flows within the design system and implement the resulting experiences.
Write clear intent documents for AI tooling, reviewing AI-generated specs and code for accuracy and completeness.
Set technical direction, evaluate tradeoffs, and make build-versus-buy decisions.
Track adoption, usage, and business outcome metrics to guide future iterations.
Represent the product in customer conversations, quarterly business reviews, and cross-functional meetings.
Identify gaps in AI harnesses and platform capability, proposing investment requests when necessary.

Requirements

Six to nine years of experience spanning product ownership and hands-on software engineering, with a record of shipping production SaaS code.
Strong engineering fundamentals to own features from design through deployment.
Strategic mindset capable of analyzing competitive landscapes and customer behavior.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with structured reasoning.
Familiarity with defining UX flows and working within established design systems.
Ability to operate within AI-native workflows for both product and engineering tasks.
Experience representing products in client-facing settings such as executive reviews and discovery sessions.

Nice to Have

Experience building with or on top of large language models or AI agents in production.

Skills and Tools

React
TypeScript
AI-native development workflows and tooling
Modern web development technologies

Salary and Benefits

Salary range in Boston, MA: $165,000 to $183,000, which includes base plus a variable compensation portion based on company and individual performance.
Comprehensive healthcare options for individuals and families.
Flexible vacation policy and paid company holidays.
401(k) plan with company match.
Paid parental leave, wellness stipends, and Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions.
Professional development and growth opportunities.
Collaborative office environment featuring weekly catered lunches.

About the Company

OpenGov provides AI and ERP solutions for local and state governments across the United States. Over 2,000 cities, counties, state agencies, and school districts utilize the OpenGov Public Service Platform to operate efficiently and build public trust. The company features category-leading products spanning enterprise asset management, procurement, budgeting, billing, permitting, and transparency. Headquartered in San Francisco with offices including Boston, OpenGov fosters a performance-based culture centered on accountability and innovation.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official OpenGov careers page to submit an application for this position.

Skills and tech stack

ReactTypeScript

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary range for the Senior Product Engineer role in Boston?

The salary range for this position in Boston, MA is $165,000 to $183,000, which includes base pay and a variable component tied to performance.

What technical skills are required for this position?

Candidates must be proficient in modern web technologies including TypeScript and React, and possess strong engineering fundamentals.

How many years of experience are required?

The role requires between 6 to 9 years of experience spanning product ownership and hands-on software engineering in a SaaS environment.

What does the Senior Product Engineer work on?

The engineer drives the growth and expansion of OG Assist, OpenGov's flagship AI assistant platform built specifically for government agencies.

What benefits does OpenGov offer employees?

Benefits include comprehensive healthcare, a flexible vacation policy, a 401(k) with company match, paid parental leave, wellness stipends, HSA contributions, professional development, and weekly catered office lunches.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official OpenGov careers page.

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